| 单词 | equivalence |
| 释义 | equivalence (once / 25310 pages) n If you were having trouble choosing between chocolate cake and an ice cream sundae because you love both equally, you might say these two treats have an equivalence. The noun equivalence describes the state of being equal, and it can be used any time things are basically interchangeable. If you came down with a stomach bug and there were three different medicines your doctor could prescribe — any one of them being likely to cure you — they would have an equivalence. In math, the word equivalence comes up a lot, and it's always represented by an equal sign. WORD FAMILYequivalence: equivalences, nonequivalence+/equivalent: equivalence, equivalently, equivalents, nonequivalent USAGE EXAMPLES“It’s a simple equivalence: we’ve modernised it. And with this one, we needed someone who was iconic ... she’s become like Napoleon.” The Guardian(Dec 29, 2016) He also employed the specious tactic of false equivalence, which was used devastatingly in this election. Washington Post(Dec 16, 2016) Now, more than ever, we must be extra wary of false equivalence, extra attuned to the insidious process of normalizing the abnormal. New York Times(Dec 16, 2016) 1n essential equality and interchangeability Ant|Hypo|Hyper nonequivalence not interchangeable parity functional equality equality the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status 2n a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced Syn|Hypo|Hyper equality, equation, par egalite, egality social and political equality tieequality of score in a contest deucea tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game position, status the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society 3n qualities that are comparable Syn|Hyper comparability, compare, comparison alikeness, likeness, similitude similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things |
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